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Relay raises $20K at annual event
This year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Carver County, held Saturday, Sept. 21 in Norwood Young America, raised just over $20,000. The sun shone down on all the survivors, caregivers and friends and family who came to support those on a cancer journey and remember those who have passed away from cancer. They say, “it takes a village” and this true for anyone who has experienced a cancer...
Twin Cities firefighters get up close look at electric fire truck
NEW HOPE, Minn. — Cutting-edge technology is working to make fighting fires safer and more eco-friendly. It's a movement Minnesota has been a leader in. On Tuesday in New Hope, firefighters from the West Metro Fire-Rescue District got a chance to see new technology up close. The electric fire truck certainly doesn't have the same roar of a diesel truck, but it looks exactly like a traditional red fire truck. Of course, with any new technology there can be a bit of reluctance. That's why Pierce Manufacturing and MacQueen are taking the new truck around the country to show those fighting fires...
LS-H CC competes in Jordan Invitational
Tuesday evening, the Le Sueur-Henderson cross country team traveled to Jordan to compete in an invitational hosted by the Hubmen/Jaguars. The Giants boys team claimed 10th overall in the contest with the girls finishing 12th overall. The boys were led by Owen Greisen who finished 16th overall with a time of 18:14.2 followed by Colton Wilson with a time of 19:06.9 to finish 27th overall. Dalton Wilson (20:07.2), Nathan Tews (20:11.6) and Josiah Juarez (20:30.9) rounded out the team scoring with Hunter Libra (20:48.6) and...
Mound OKs preliminary levy, housing project
The Mound City Council approved the 2025 preliminary city budget and tax levy at its Sept. 24 meeting, setting it at just over $8.2 million—a 6 percent increase from the previous year. Maggie Reisdorf, deputy city manager, highlighted in her presentation that the 2025 preliminary budget is based on the city’s long-term financial management plan and utility rate study facilitated by Ehlers, a municipal advisory firm, that were both completed earlier this year ...
Orono seeks grant for Hackberry Park work
The Orono City Council approved a resolution to seek a grant from Hennepin County Youth Athletics for improvements to Hackberry Park at its Sept. 23 meeting. The council was split in a 4-1 vote. This marks the second time the city has pursued grant money for the project, with Orono applying for the grant last September but being denied any funding. “Council has all received emails indicating that there’s been...
Meet the Candidates: Maple Plain City Council
A trio of candidates are vying for two seats on the Maple Plain City Council – Rochelle Arvizo, Mike DeLuca, and John Fay. Each candidate in contested races was asked the same set of questions by the Laker Pioneer, and candidates were asked to limit their responses to 100 words or less. responses from the candidates can be found below. Early voting in Minnesota opened on Sept. 20, and Election...
Meet the Candidates: Chanhassen City Council
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Chanhassen City Council: Josh Kimber, Nora Nashawaty, Haley Pemrick Schubert, and Andrew E. Soudbash. Each candidate in contested races was asked the same set of questions by the Patriot, and were asked to limit their responses to 100 words or less. Unedited responses from the candidates can be found below. Early voting in Minnesota opened on Sept. 20, and Election Day...
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